Antica Corte Pallavicina
A 14th-century castle estate on the Po River, where culatello, the 'king of hams', cures in the cellars and can be visited and tasted
A 14th-century castle estate on the banks of the Po, restored by the celebrated Spigaroli brothers, it is now a Michelin-starred restaurant and guesthouse. Its highlight is the cellars, where thousands of culatello hang beneath the vaults to age. Culatello is a prized ham made from the finest part of the pig's hind leg and cured in the misty air of the Po Valley. Guided visits end with a tasting. The nearby Zibello area is the original home of culatello. Tours require advance booking. About 40 km from Parma.
Opening hours
Guided tours by reservation only
Nearby sights
- Busseto & Teatro Verdi
- Verdi's Birthplace (Roncole Verdi)
- Parmigiano Reggiano Dairy & Museum
- Rocca Meli Lupi (Soragna)
- Fidenza Cathedral
- Rocca Sanvitale (Fontanellato)
- Labirinto della Masone
- Salsomaggiore Terme & Terme Berzieri